Platform visits jumped 93% from Christmas Day to Boxing Day 2025, surpassing the 87% increase recorded the previous year.

Typical first-time buyers borrowed around £236,000 in 2025, with average deposits of 22%.

The new policy covers six common property emergencies, from boiler breakdowns to vandalism.

New data has revealed that non-HMO landlords spend £19,604 on average annually, while HMO landlords spend £35,720.

Two-year fixed buy-to-let rates have fallen by up to 25bps, with five-year fixes reduced by up to 15bps.

The new expat self-build product offers a two-year discount at 6.05% up to £1m and 80% LTV.

Cynergy Bank provided its first-ever hotel development facility, marking the lender's entry into a new sector through a £50m+ gross development value project.

The new products carry rates from 4.10% for single dwelling properties and 4.20% for HMOs when combined with a 5% fee.

Nearly a quarter (23%) of landlords plan to acquire more properties over the next 12 months, making acquisition the single largest area of planned activity.

Heavy Refurbishment and Residential and Development Exit pricing now starts at 0.74% per month.